Thanks for speaking in simple, clear language and only talking about what's relevant. So many videos have the speaker droning on and on about blah, blah, blah, blah. I appreciate that you omit the useless chatter and only talk about what we want and need to know. You are a gem!
Our washer drains into a laundry sink which drains into a floor drain (60 year old house). I’ve always kept a screen over the drain to catch lint and such. I think the floor drain (cellar floor) flows out into an underground cistern which I think is teed into the sump-pump drain. We recently abandoned our septic system and we able to tie into the local sewer. It’s always a puzzle trying to figure out how all the piping was run originally.
a few quick tips, this goes much smoother if you've got a cigarette dangling out of your mouth and you're _at least_ (as per code) half-cut on whiskey (bourbon is OK in some states)
Thank you for the information and what type of auger to most likely use. I'm in a 1968 mobile home, except with ours it goes into the floor instead of the wall. But this is very helpful. I'm seeing a little bit of water at the bottom of the turn pipe, right before it curves.
Hi Patty! I've been doing a big house renovation. Cleaning this standpipe was one of the last things. The house looks great though, and all of the drains work well now. Thanks!
@@SparkyChannel Well I’m glad to see your still going at it. When I bought my home i saved a-lot of money from watching your videos just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us out there. God bless and keep on truckin
Yes, that is for sure. In this case, there was a short piece of galvanized pipe which went to the cast iron. So, I also had electrolysis going on which created metal deposits.
@@kenbrown2808 I've used them. But this house is on a slab, so you need a nice clean cut in the cast iron pipe about 2" above the slab to work with. That's where I love those new carbide blades.
I just ran into this problem with the pipe overflowing, I used 3-bottles of Drain-cleaner, I'm going to take off the panel and see what I'm up against...
I have water coming back up from the washer drain, we have ran a snake through and thought we had it. But when we run a cycle and it drains you can hear it start to fill up, i push the pause button and its weird because as soon as I do that the water drains away. So I ran my water hose full blast to the drain and it did not fill up?!?! Its as if pipe from the washer is sucking up the water?? i know I may not be explaining it right but i have done this 5 times with the washer on and the water hoses separately and it does it each time. Water hose will run for 2 mins continuously no issue but the washer draining will fill it up?!? any clue what this can be??
I'm having the same issue and have tried everything you mentioned. I even snaked the vent pipe but still have the problem. Did you ever figure out a fix? If so please let me know.
Yes, the new washers do pump quite fast. What size standpipe do you have? A lot of older standpipes are 1 1/2". 2" diameter is what is needed now. Also cleaning out the drain becomes even more important.
I have an issue with an odor coming out of my stand pipe anytime we use our dryer. We have our own septic tank and sewage line and we believe that gas is being pump back into the house when the dryer is on. We’ve tried putting more water down the pipe, coupler around the pipe and tried pulling the water house from the washing machine out so we’re not going beyond the peach wrap. We only have this issue when the dryer is on so we’re really not sure what to do next. Any tips or ideas what it could be?
Upon moving into our house in 1992, built in 1959-60, our bathroom sink was a slow drainer. I checked all the inside drain pipes as far as possible but found no blockage. I believe the tub vent also teed into the sink drain/vent pipe inside the wall and then to the vent pipe exiting through the attic to the roof. On a hunch I ran a manual auger down the roof vent and caught a hugh bundle of hair! Btw, previous owner had 2 daughters and wife. I pulled another 4 bundles of hair out and solved the drainage issue. Years later we renovated the bathroom and replaced some of the galvanized pipe and found the vent pipe going out the roof had corroded and was literally just sitting on the tee from the sink, tub and toilet!
why is it necessary to do the system like that, the water outlet can be made below the washing machine, so that the water exits directly from the washing machine.
We do it this way so that the line can handle the fast and large volume of water that comes from the washer. Also, it adds air to the system to aid water flow.
Plumbing snakes because they come back with kinked cables. They cost $100+ now for replacement cables. 1000V insulated tools and Fluke equipment. How about you? Thanks!
@@SparkyChannel My brother in law owns a sewer cleaning business, he gave me a drain snake, without the barrel. Well, I loan it out and it got return to me with a nasty kink, how they managed that by just, pushing and pulling by hand. I have no idea.
Wearing leather gloves while using a drain snake is a hand accident waiting to happen. The pros always use thick rubber gloves that can't get caught in the coils of the cable.
Never ever wear rubber gloves while using a drain snake. The rubber gloves get caught in the coils of the drain snake. The best to use are the Roto gloves which I showed in the video. Leather are 2nd best. Seriously, never use rubber gloves while using a drain snake. That would be very dangerous. With main line snaking I use latex gloves under my Roto gloves. Peace.
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Thanks for speaking in simple, clear language and only talking about what's relevant. So many videos have the speaker droning on and on about blah, blah, blah, blah. I appreciate that you omit the useless chatter and only talk about what we want and need to know. You are a gem!
You're very welcome!
A good measure is to place a screen over your overflowflow hose to catch any debris from the washer .
True. Lint and all sort of stuff can get in there.
Good idea
Thanks for the information and demo, Bill!
Not a problem. Thanks Tim!
Good job Sparky.
Thanks Gary!
Our washer drains into a laundry sink which drains into a floor drain (60 year old house). I’ve always kept a screen over the drain to catch lint and such. I think the floor drain (cellar floor) flows out into an underground cistern which I think is teed into the sump-pump drain. We recently abandoned our septic system and we able to tie into the local sewer. It’s always a puzzle trying to figure out how all the piping was run originally.
I understand!
a few quick tips, this goes much smoother if you've got a cigarette dangling out of your mouth and you're _at least_ (as per code) half-cut on whiskey (bourbon is OK in some states)
LOL!
Excellent video thank you I am now way more knowledgeable than before
Thank you for the information and what type of auger to most likely use. I'm in a 1968 mobile home, except with ours it goes into the floor instead of the wall. But this is very helpful. I'm seeing a little bit of water at the bottom of the turn pipe, right before it curves.
It would be a good idea to snake out the line when it starts draining slow. This will help to prevent a larger problem later.
@@SparkyChannel Thank you, I'll check on it later today and test that!
Where you been sparky we missed you hope all is well
Hi Patty! I've been doing a big house renovation. Cleaning this standpipe was one of the last things. The house looks great though, and all of the drains work well now. Thanks!
@@SparkyChannel
Well I’m glad to see your still going at it. When I bought my home i saved a-lot of money from watching your videos just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us out there. God bless and keep on truckin
Mine is like that but their old iron pipes and I can't get the apart
One of the problems with cast iron drain lines is that it gets bumpy on the inside as it slowly rusts over time. Lint and such gets caught on that.
Yes, that is for sure. In this case, there was a short piece of galvanized pipe which went to the cast iron. So, I also had electrolysis going on which created metal deposits.
when I needed to take care of clog prone iron drains I used a 2# cross pein hammer.
Changing out the old cast iron pipes is the best way. I like those new DeWalt carbide blades though. Fast and tough.
@@SparkyChannel the hammer was pretty fast.
@@kenbrown2808 I've used them. But this house is on a slab, so you need a nice clean cut in the cast iron pipe about 2" above the slab to work with. That's where I love those new carbide blades.
@@SparkyChannel yeah, i like a crawlspace with a rat slab.
@@kenbrown2808 OK, you got me. What's a rat slab?
I just ran into this problem with the pipe overflowing, I used 3-bottles of Drain-cleaner, I'm going to take off the panel and see what I'm up against...
Well, add another Honey do to my list. I never thought about cleaning that out.
LOL! Better to clean it out before water gets all over the floor. Thanks!
I have water coming back up from the washer drain, we have ran a snake through and thought we had it. But when we run a cycle and it drains you can hear it start to fill up, i push the pause button and its weird because as soon as I do that the water drains away. So I ran my water hose full blast to the drain and it did not fill up?!?! Its as if pipe from the washer is sucking up the water?? i know I may not be explaining it right but i have done this 5 times with the washer on and the water hoses separately and it does it each time. Water hose will run for 2 mins continuously no issue but the washer draining will fill it up?!? any clue what this can be??
Did you ever find a solution to this?
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I'm having the same issue and have tried everything you mentioned. I even snaked the vent pipe but still have the problem. Did you ever figure out a fix? If so please let me know.
Same here, I’ve done the above and it work until rinse time⁉️
Would it be recommended to put a LINT TRAP at the drain hose for a standpipe?
Most of what I've read recommend against that because it will cause an overflow faster with the lint build up
My washer PUMPS so fast, that size pipe would always overflow.
Yes, the new washers do pump quite fast. What size standpipe do you have? A lot of older standpipes are 1 1/2". 2" diameter is what is needed now. Also cleaning out the drain becomes even more important.
I have an issue with an odor coming out of my stand pipe anytime we use our dryer. We have our own septic tank and sewage line and we believe that gas is being pump back into the house when the dryer is on. We’ve tried putting more water down the pipe, coupler around the pipe and tried pulling the water house from the washing machine out so we’re not going beyond the peach wrap. We only have this issue when the dryer is on so we’re really not sure what to do next. Any tips or ideas what it could be?
Upon moving into our house in 1992, built in 1959-60, our bathroom sink was a slow drainer. I checked all the inside drain pipes as far as possible but found no blockage. I believe the tub vent also teed into the sink drain/vent pipe inside the wall and then to the vent pipe exiting through the attic to the roof. On a hunch I ran a manual auger down the roof vent and caught a hugh bundle of hair! Btw, previous owner had 2 daughters and wife. I pulled another 4 bundles of hair out and solved the drainage issue. Years later we renovated the bathroom and replaced some of the galvanized pipe and found the vent pipe going out the roof had corroded and was literally just sitting on the tee from the sink, tub and toilet!
Thanks
No problem, thanks!
why is it necessary to do the system like that, the water outlet can be made below the washing machine, so that the water exits directly from the washing machine.
We do it this way so that the line can handle the fast and large volume of water that comes from the washer. Also, it adds air to the system to aid water flow.
If you put the drain that low, it would flood every time your washer drains.
Thanks that was great🙂
Thank you Sir, this was fantastic!!
You're very welcome!
Thanks 🙏
No problem, thanks!
I have water the comes up so I need to try this. Thanks
Yes, because water on the floor is no fun.
What tools don’t u loan. Kick ass
Plumbing snakes because they come back with kinked cables. They cost $100+ now for replacement cables. 1000V insulated tools and Fluke equipment. How about you? Thanks!
I’m too important to loan tools. 😝
@@MrTooTechnical LOL!
@@SparkyChannel My brother in law owns a sewer cleaning business, he gave me a drain snake, without the barrel. Well, I loan it out and it got return to me with a nasty kink, how they managed that by just, pushing and pulling by hand. I have no idea.
Hi sparky! Thanks!
My pleasure, thanks!
All my plumbing is behind the wall. How do I flush it? There is a foul odor coming from the drain
Thank you - I have done 5 things already, but can't get my auger down past the p-trap . . . . yet!
You can do it!
Thanks!!!
No problem, thanks!
That drain cleaner is priced at over $800.00 dollars. The hell with that!
that's what she said take your time never force it indeed
Ok I ran my wire in there.
LOL!😂
Wearing leather gloves while using a drain snake is a hand accident waiting to happen. The pros always use thick rubber gloves that can't get caught in the coils of the cable.
Never ever wear rubber gloves while using a drain snake. The rubber gloves get caught in the coils of the drain snake. The best to use are the Roto gloves which I showed in the video. Leather are 2nd best. Seriously, never use rubber gloves while using a drain snake. That would be very dangerous. With main line snaking I use latex gloves under my Roto gloves. Peace.
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